Lori Smith, LPC
About me
I AM SEEING:
- Women mid 20's to mid 40's
- Life’s adjustments, transitions
- Anxiety
- Relationship guidance
- Parental guidance
I DO NOT SEE:
- Men
- Couples
- EAP
- Substance abuse,
- Depression,
- Psychosis, or any further serious issues.
I see clients as a hammock that has four bars holding them up: Body, Mind, Emotions, and Spirit. We each have weights that we put in our hammocks, both positive and negative stressors. I try to strengthen each pole so that my clients can handle the weight in their “hammocks”.
Body: Breathing, to slower heart rate, exercise to lessen cortisol and create endorphins, sleep that regulates mood and focus. Physical history, medications, etc.
Mind: Identifying the irrational thoughts that we all have, that contribute to stressors. Biblio therapies, communication skills, career development.
Emotions: Process how to express emotions, how they affect thinking, feeling, and perceiving. Need for positive peer group, and community.
Spirit: Opportunity to explore spiritual growth, especially when your body, mind, and emotions are worn out!
Professional experience
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts, Grief, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Family of Origin Issues, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
License information
VA LPC 0701002629
Reviews
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Lori is an incredible therapist. I would recommend her to anyone. She is thoughtful and makes me excited for appointments. She's helped me with a multitude of things.
Written on Mar 23, 2024 after therapy with Lori for 6 months
I have really enjoyed talking with Lori! She is very down to earth and knowledgeable! I always talk to my mom about my sessions and since I have been talking with Lori, my mom said that I sound so happy and refreshed that I make her want to talk to a therapist as well!
Written on Mar 01, 2024 after therapy with Lori for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
Lori help save my marriage and is my rock when it comes to navigating the balance of life! I truly appreciate her and I wouldn’t have made it out of the post-partum world without her.
Written on Feb 12, 2024 after therapy with Lori for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Lori has been a wonderful support for me during stressful situations. She offers and suggests many helpful tools
Written on Dec 25, 2023 after therapy with Lori for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and bipolar disorder
Lori is the absolute best!!!
Written on Oct 24, 2023 after therapy with Lori for 2 years on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and career difficulties
Lori always had a plan every week. She kept me informed with resources. I feel like I got the best therapist I could have had. I would highly recommend Lori to someone in need of therapy.
Written on Jul 24, 2023 after therapy with Lori for 2 months on issues concerning depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and bipolar disorder